Royal Catchfly
Silene regia
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Royal Catchfly grows in full sun and prefers well-drained loam. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Royal Catchfly
Royal Catchfly growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained loam with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Royal Catchfly as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 100-140 days.
Plant Overview
Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) is listed in the Caryophyllaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4003
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Royal Catchfly is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained loam. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 100-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 100-140 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.